In what will be the eighth Asia Cup final between the two teams, India and Sri Lanka will lock horns against each other in a blockbuster encounter on Sunday (September 17) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The ‘Men in Blue’ have won the marquee event seven times, while the defending champions follow next with six titles.

The island nation is entering this match on the back of a win in a riveting last-ball finish over Pakistan in their last Super Fours fixture. Needing two to win off the last delivery of the match, Charith Asalanka’s unbeaten 49(47) saw them over the line to the final. However, premium off-spinner Maheesh Theeksana will be a huge miss as he is ruled out of the important game due to a sore hamstring. Top-order batter Sahan Arachchige has been called as his cover.

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma’s men will come into this contest with supreme confidence despite their six-run loss in an inconsequential match against Bangladesh. Five regulars (Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj) who were rested during the last match would automatically come into the playing XI, bolstering their line-up. Axar Patel who sustained numerous injuries in the last encounter looks doubtful, and Washington Sundar has been flown in as his cover. India have fared well in this edition of the continental event as everyone in their team has contributed to some extent in all the matches.

Where to watch the Ind vs SL Asia Cup 2023 final live on TV Channels and streaming services

India

The tournament is being broadcast on Star Sports in India and live-stream coverage is available on the Disney+Hotstar platform.

The match will be available on the following channels:

Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil SD + HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu SD+HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada

Pakistan

PTV Sports has the rights to broadcast the tournament in Pakistan and the tournament will also be broadcast on TEN Sports.

Live streaming of the Asia Cup will be available on the Tapmad app and website.

Bangladesh

The competition will be broadcast on Gazi TV in Bangladesh. Live streaming will be available on Rabbithole and the Toffee app and websites.

United Kingdom

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the competition live on TNT Sport 1 and follow the live stream on the TNT Sports app.

Australia

Fox Sports will broadcast the tournament in Australia, with live streaming available on the Foxtel and Kayo apps.

Afghanistan

The Asia Cup will be broadcast live on Ariana TV in Afghanistan.